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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,028.04, 320,199.30 and 131,426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,028.04, 320,199.30 and 131,426.04 is: 181,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,028.04 : 320,199.30 = 131,426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,028.04/320,199.30 = 131,426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,028.04x = 320,199.30 × 131,426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,028.04x = 42,082,526,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,082,526,009.77/232,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,368.28

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